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This is an archive article published on November 23, 2010

Inter Milan striker Eto’o banned for 3 matches for head butt

The referee did not sanction Eto'o during Sunday's game but league officials used TV replays to decide the ban Tuesday.

Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o has been banned for three matches for head butting Chievo Verona defender Bostjan Cesar at the weekend.

The referee did not sanction Eto’o during Sunday’s game but league officials used TV replays to decide the ban Tuesday.

Eto’o was also fined euro30,000 ($40,000).

The pair clashed in the 38th minute when Cesar threw a weak punch that hit Eto’o in the face. The Cameroon international jogged away before turning around and head butting Cesar in the chest.

With 18 goals in all competitions this season,Eto’o has been one of the few bright spots for defending European and Italian champion Inter,which has had to cope with injuries to key players and a loss of form.

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